Benefits and advantages of homeopathy
"The only and great mission of the physician is to restore the health of the patient, which is what is called curing." This is one of the quotes by Samuel Hahnemann (Germany, 1755 - France, 1843), referring to the treatment of diseases with his groundbreaking invention, homeopathy.
Despite knowing that his philosophy of medicine would take years to be accepted, this Saxon physician persisted in proposing an alternative system to polypharmacy. In that era, doctors drew from the practices of ancient healers and their remedies, often "prescribing" bloodletting, purgative substances, leech applications, or potent drugs that further weakened the patients.
Hahnemann posited that a thorough study of the patient was necessary to determine what was needed for their recovery. Furthermore, he claimed that if a substance caused certain symptoms in a healthy individual, it could make those symptoms disappear in a sick person. The key was dispensing it in small doses and diluting it to the maximum.
Nearly two centuries after its inception, homeopathy remains a subject of controversy. However, its proven benefits and efficacy have led to an increasing number of specialists in this field.
Key Benefits of Homeopathy
At Juaneda Hospitals, we have a specialized homeopathy department that can address any questions you may have. For now, let's highlight some of its advantages and benefits:
- Homeopathy is entirely natural. This means it is safe, harmless, cannot lead to addiction or side effects, and does not disrupt any bodily processes.
- It involves the mind and emotions of the person, not just their body. This way, a comprehensive treatment is achieved, and the patient becomes responsible for their own healing.
- Individualization is paramount in homeopathy. As its creator affirmed, it not only considers the general symptoms a person presents, but also how they manifest in a specific patient.
- It enhances and strengthens the immune system. By consuming minuscule amounts of the substance that causes symptoms, the immune system prepares to act and combat it, making it less likely to contract diseases.
- It allows for a reduction in the consumption of other medications like antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, or psychotropics.
- It is highly effective in chronic diseases and provides relief from pain.
- Homeopathic medications are accessible and easy to consume, as they can even be taken in the form of sugar-coated pills.
Homeopathic medicines come in the form of pellets or granules, depending on their size. They are also made into tablets, syrups, ointments, among others.
The substances that comprise them can be of mineral, chemical, animal, or plant origin. Thanks to their specific manufacturing method, based on the dilution and dynamization of these active substances, they can be used in patients of all ages, from infants to the elderly.
Homeopathy was recognized as an alternative therapy by Spanish regulations in Royal Decree 1277/2003, and it is currently practiced by specialized healthcare professionals. Nowadays, around 10,000 homeopathy professionals provide consultations in Spain.
The medications they prescribe are approved by health authorities and, like all medicines, are only sold in pharmacies.
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